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Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay and workforce deal

The government has now withdrawn a pledge to fund 1,000 additional specialty training posts that it said had been contingent on the deal being accepted

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock

India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

BBC 7 Apr 2026 6:51 am

U.S.-Israeli strike kills Iran Guards intelligence chief

Major General Majid Khademi, who, according to a statement by the Guards was killed in an airstrike at dawn, was one of several senior figures within the force to be killed so far in the war

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 2:58 am

Indonesia, Japan collaborate to bolster fisheries human resources

The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:31 pm

Air Chief Marshal visits the U.S. to boost defence ties

The visit comes amid a series of high-level exchanges between India and the U.S., reflecting growing strategic convergence

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 10:13 pm

OJK shuts down 953 illegal online lenders in Q1 2026

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) stated that it had blocked 953 illegal online lending entities throughout the ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 9:28 pm

Irans lost the key post offers comic relief amid global tension

Irans sarcastic remarks come after the U.S. presidentwarned Tehran of devastating attacks on its major infrastructures, including power installations and bridges, if the Strait, an important energy chokepoint, is notopenedbefore the ultimatum

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 8:02 pm

From cities to villages: harnessing the economic engine of Eid al-Fitr

From cities to villages, millions of people traveled for the Eidal-Fitrhomecoming, or locally known as ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 7:45 pm

Upgrading trust in KoreaIndonesia's strategic partnership

When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Seoul on March 31, following a state visit to Japan, ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 7:32 pm

Govt targets renovation of 400 thousand people's houses in 2026

The government conveyed plans to improvethe public housing renovation program in 2026, targeting the renovation ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 7:25 pm

Preventing fires, govt urges corporations to avoid land clearing

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni warned the public and corporations not to conduct land clearing, to prevent forest ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 7:16 pm

OJK strengthens crypto ecosystem in response to transaction slowdown

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is encouraging the strengthening of the crypto industry, in response to the ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 6:48 pm

Indonesia sets fuel surcharge ceiling to 38 percent amid rising costs

The government has officially set the fuel surcharge ceiling at 38 percent in response to the surge in aviation fuel ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 6:43 pm

Waste management rate reaches 26 percent, up from 2024: Minister

Minister of EnvironmentHanif Faisol Nurofiqannounced the current national waste management rate has reached ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 6:16 pm

Extreme weather diverts several flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

State-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) in Tangerang, Banten, diverted several ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 5:22 pm

Indonesia to roll out B50 biodiesel from July 1: Lahadalia

Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 5:15 pm

Deputy minister calls for regions' commitment to eliminating TB

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Akhmad Wiyagus called for regional governments' commitment to accelerating ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 5:04 pm

Indonesia advances capital shift with 50 VP staff in Nusantara

Around 50 staff members of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka have begun working in Nusantara (IKN), ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 4:32 pm

Indonesian govt caps airfare increases at 9--13 percent

The Indonesian government has stated that it will keep the domestic airfare increases in the range of 9 to 13 percent ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 4:31 pm

Govt still reviewing adjustments to non-subsidized fuel prices

The government is currently reviewing the possibility of adjusting the prices of non-subsidized fuel. Coordinating ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 4:17 pm

Lawmaker pushes for development of Dumai-Malacca RoRo ferry service

An Indonesian lawmaker urged the government to immediately carry out the development of the roll-on roll-off (RoRo) ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:46 pm

Indonesia shift LPG import from Middle East to US and Australia

Indonesia has redirected its imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the Middle East to the United States and ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:44 pm

VP Gibran reviews revitalized elementary school in Kupang

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the newly revitalized classrooms and facilities of Kaniti ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:41 pm

Indonesia, S. Korea sign MoU to boost offshore energy cooperation

Indonesia and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in the offshore plant ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:15 pm

Indonesian govt to renovate 2,000 homes to curb tuberculosis spread

Indonesia will renovate 2,000 homes to improve ventilation and help prevent tuberculosis (TB), the Health Ministry said ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:11 pm

RI furniture inks US$743,000 in potential deals at Budapest fair

Indonesian furniture and home dcor products recorded potential transactions worth US$743,070 at the Home Design ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 3:06 pm

Mideast conflict poses insignificant impact on Indonesian banks: OJK

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) acknowledged an insignificant impact of the Middle East conflict on the capital ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 2:59 pm

Minister urges weekly work-from-home policy at universities

Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto has called on universities ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 2:56 pm

VP Gibran urges unity, tolerance amid global tensions

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Monday urged Indonesians to safeguard national unity and strengthen interfaith ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia open to importing oil from Russia amid supply risks

Indonesia is open to importing oil from any country, including Russia, to secure domestic fuel supplies amid global ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 2:44 pm

No increase in subsidized fuel prices through 2026: Finance Minister

Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged through the ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Deputy Minister urges expansion of free meals for 3B group

Indonesias Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development, Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, has called for the ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 12:47 pm

Indonesia pushes for fair digital music royalties at ASEAN IP forum

Indonesia is pressing Southeast Asian neighbors to adopt fairer rules for digital-era music royalties, using the 78th ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 12:39 pm

Russian drone attack on Ukraines Odesa kills three, Regional Governor says

With the war now in its fifth year, Moscow has escalated its attacks on Odesa, a key logistics hub in southern Ukraine and the countrys largest port, handling the majority of the Ukrainian grain and other maritime exports

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 12:14 pm

Public Works Ministry launches 2026 P3TGAI in 12,000 sites

Indonesias Public Works Ministry has begun implementing the Irrigation Water Utilization Improvement ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 11:43 am

OJK sees stable financial sector amid global tensions

Indonesias Financial Services Authority, (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK), said the countrys financial ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 11:33 am

At least 45 dead, including 23 children, in North-West Pakistan in rain-related incidents

A fresh spell of rain is expected across various parts of the province till April 9, Says the Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 11:10 am

Why did Iran war not affect Chinas energy security so far?

How has China diversified its energy sources and consumption patterns to strengthen energy security?

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 11:08 am

Huawei's 6th Global Installer Summit: Gathering the Best Installers to Embrace Renewable Energy Opportunities in the AI Era

Huawei's 6th Global Installer Summit was held in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China. More than 500 partners and ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:28 am

Indonesia's Komdigi clarifies Steam game ratings amid public backlash

Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has moved to clarify confusion surrounding ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:27 am

Lianlian DigiTech Announces 2025 Annual Results

Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd.(HKEX: 2598) (Lianlian DigiTech or the Company), a ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:22 am

Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality

Indonesia'sfintech lending (P2P lending) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth. Data from the ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:19 am

La Bourriche 133 Makes a Strong Debut in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

Following the much-anticipated reveal of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, La Bourriche 133 has achieved a ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:15 am

Hainan Daily Press Group, Malaysia's Nanyang Siang Pau Jointly Release ASEAN Investment Survey

A report fromHainan International Media Center: Over 70 percent of surveyed ASEAN enterprises recognize ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:11 am

AI-Powered Innovation and Sustainable Packaging Headline April RX Huabo 2026 Shenzhen Gift Fair

As AI technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, the global gift industry is entering a new phase of ...

Antara News 6 Apr 2026 10:08 am

Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strikes

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 10:04 am

India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging time

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 8:15 am

Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Health Ministry figures show there have been 17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections nationwide

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 11:10 pm

Indonesia beat Kazakhstan 4-3 in Asian Games hockey qualifiers

S Korea loses to China in women`s hockey .

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 11:05 pm

Papua focuses on rice sufficiency to lift farmers' welfare

The Provincial Government of Papua, through its Food Crops, Horticulture, and Food Office, continues to push rice ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 11:01 pm

BNPB prioritizes logistics for remote islands after North Maluku quake

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said it is focusing on meeting logistical needs in the most remote ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 10:44 pm

German men must inform military of extended foreign trips

The Defence Ministry said that men from the age of 17 are required to obtain prior approval from the German armed forces for foreign stays lasting longer than three months

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 10:13 pm

Indonesia bags three gold medals at Bangkok World Archery Para Series

Indonesias para-archery team delivered an impressive performance, bringing home three gold, one silver, and two ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

East Java, Uzbekistan explore religious tourism, cultural cooperation

The East Java provincial government is strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan in the cultural and ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 8:57 pm

Indonesia to export urea to 3 nations amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that three countries have requested urea fertilizer imports from ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 6:42 pm

Minister Sulaiman seeks to make Indonesia global food superpower

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman is seeking to make Indonesia a world food superpower, thereby calling all ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 6:17 pm

Indonesia prepares for El Nino, increases agricultural pumps: minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia is preparing to face the impacts of El Nio by ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:37 pm

Indonesia's rice reserves secure at 4.5 million tons: Minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that the government rice reserves managed by state-owned logistics firm ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:31 pm

State guarantees all compensations for fallen Indonesian peacekeepers

Chief of the Indonesian Military Army Staff (TNIAD), General Maruli Simanjuntak, confirmed that all compensations ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

TNI ensures safety of Indonesian peacekeepers injured in Lebanon

Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Peacekeeping Mission Center (PMPP) Major General Iwan Bambang Setiawan ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:29 pm

Governor highlights Cheng Beng as symbol of respect in Bangka Belitung

Bangka Belitung Islands Governor Hidayat Arsani interprets the Cheng Beng Tradition, or grave-cleaning ritual, as a ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:27 pm

Ministry seeks Rp24.8T additional budget to improve religious schools

The Ministry of Religious Affairs proposed an additional budget of Rp24.8 trillion (approximately US$1.45 billion) for ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 3:09 pm

Burning object over Lampung identified as space debris: BRIN

A cluster of burning objects seen over Lampung and Banten provinces on Saturday has been identified as space debris, ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

Indonesia calls for UN safety evaluation after peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia is calling on the United Nations to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of safety protocols for peacekeeping ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 12:03 pm

Indonesia's Mount Semeru eruption sends pyroclastic flow 3.5 km

An eruption at Mount Semeru on the Lumajang-Malang border in East Java triggered a pyroclastic flow reaching 3.5 ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 11:52 am

Military commander leads funeral for late peacekeeper in Bandung

Indonesian Military Commander General Agus Subiyanto presided over the funeral of Major (posthumous) Zulmi Aditya ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 11:18 am

Batam immigration chief suspended over tourist extortion allegations

Indonesias Directorate General of Immigration said the head of the Batam Immigration Office, Hajar Aswad, has ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 10:39 am

U.S. rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, say U.S. officials

The U.S. President said the crew member was injured but he will be just fine.

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 10:14 am

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

Encompassing roughly 16 square kilometres in Riverside County, about 103 kilometres east of Los Angeles, the Springs Fire was no longer growing and at least 75% contained Saturday (April 4), said Terra Fernandez, public safety information specialist for the Riverside County Fire Department.

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 10:11 am

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

The envoys said South Korea is a op priority nation and pledged to communicate closely with Seoul to ensure stable supply

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 10:11 am

Pakistan would hit Kolkata in future conflict: Khawaja Asif

Lahore: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday, April 4, warned India that it would respond with a strike in Kolkata to any future misadventures. If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata, Asif said while talking to reporters at his hometown of Sialkot, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Apr 2026 9:17 am

AI boom or bubble? Indonesia must choose readiness over hype

The numbers are staggering. In 2026 alone, the world's largest technology companies Microsoft, Amazon, ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 9:14 am

Iran war starts pinching U.S.; gas prices, transport costs surge

The average price of petrol in the U.S. has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday (April 3, 2026), up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 9:12 am

Indonesia demands security guarantees for UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Indonesia has demanded security guarantees for all peacekeeping personnel following an attack that killed three ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 7:36 am

Indonesia urges UNSC meeting over attacks on peacekeepers

Indonesia has requested an extraordinary United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting to discuss attacks on UN ...

Antara News 5 Apr 2026 5:40 am

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Zelenskyy goes to Turkiye

Russia fired 286 drones at Ukraine overnight, 260 of which were downed, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:12 pm

Israel strikes south Lebanons Tyre after issuing evacuation warnings

Tens of thousands flee Tyre due to evacuation orders, but about 20,000 residents persist, including 15,000 displaced from surrounding villages; attacks extend to Tyres port, Beiruts southern suburbs

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:02 pm

Indonesia sends three fallen UN peacekeepers to hometowns for burial

Indonesias military on Saturday night repatriated the bodies of three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon, sending ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 9:27 pm

President Prabowo pays tribute to three fallen TNI soldiers

President Prabowo Subianto paid his respects and offered final condolences to three Indonesian soldiers killed while ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 6:42 pm

Indonesian warship returns from Kakadu 2026 drill

The Indonesian Navy warship KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331 (REM-331) has docked in Ambon, Maluku, after participating ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 6:20 pm

Fallen Indonesian UN peacekeepers return home

The bodies of three Indonesian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) arrived at ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 6:14 pm

Sustainable agriculture to achieve food security: deputy minister

Based Agricultural Development in the Lake Toba Region, held by the National Economic Council (DEN) in North Sumatra ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 6:08 pm

Indonesia secures airport for return of fallen peacekeepers

Indonesia has deployed 90 joint personnel to secure Soekarno-Hatta International Airport ahead of the arrival of three ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 6:00 pm

Bulog prepares mitigation strategy ahead of El Nio drought risk

Indonesias state-owned food logistics agency Bulog is strengthening its strategy to anticipate a possible ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 5:32 pm

RI urges UNSC probe after peacekeepers injured in Lebanon blast

Indonesia has called on the United Nations Security Council to urgently investigate repeated attacks against UN ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 5:17 pm

Indonesia's minister urges unity, peace in Easter message

Indonesias Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar extended Easter greetings to Christians and called for ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia ramps up efforts against illegal Hajj travel schemes

Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens from illegal Hajj ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 3:54 pm

Indonesias Mount Dukono erupts, ash rises 1.4 km

Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, North Maluku, erupted on Saturday, sending an ash column up to 1,400 meters above the ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 2:46 pm

BGN covers treatment, suspends MBG kitchen after food poisoning

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has confirmed a food poisoning incident linked to its Free Nutritious ...

Antara News 4 Apr 2026 2:27 pm

Russia made nearly no territorial gains in Ukraine in March: Analysis

Across the entire front line, the Russian army seized only 23 sq. km in March, losing territory in some areas

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 1:05 pm